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This article was co-written by Kevin Carrillo. Kevin Carrillo is a pest control specialist and senior project manager at MMPC, a certified minority-owned pest control and services business based in New York. MMPC is certified to a set of industry-leading standards, including the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), QualityPro, GreenPro, and the New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA). MMPC’s work has been featured on CNN, NPR and ABC News channels.
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Getting rid of bed bugs is no easy task. The best way to handle them is to use chemicals. Unfortunately, this method is not always applicable. This could be due to allergies, pregnancy, pets or young children. Fortunately, bed bugs can be eliminated in a more natural way and without the need for chemicals. This includes cleaning and preventive measures, plus you can use natural products like essential oils.
Steps
General hygiene and prevention of bedbug infestations
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Clean the room. Get rid of everything you don’t need or like anymore. Put the items in a plastic bag and throw it away. This will make it easier for you to deal with bed bugs.
- If you need to temporarily move something out of the bedbug-infested room, place the item in a plastic container first and close the lid tightly.
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Wash all pillowcases and linens on high heat and store them in a plastic bag or plastic bin to prevent re-infestation of bed bugs. If there are items that cannot be washed, you should consider whether they can be dry cleaned. You can clean the item by placing it in the dryer and drying it for 15 minutes on high heat. [1] X Research Source
- Depending on the severity of the infestation, you may need to wash everything once or twice a week for several months – even if bed bugs are no longer visible.
- Don’t forget to clean the entire laundry area with detergent when you’re done.
- Soft toys also need to be washed. Remember to put stuffed animals in the pillowcase when washing to avoid damaging the fur.
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Place all washed items in a sealed plastic bin as soon as they are removed from the dryer. You can also use zippered plastic bags. Whichever way you choose, you must keep the items inside when not in use. This will help prevent bed bugs from re-entering cleaned items. Store these bins away from bedbug rooms. [2] X Research Source
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Vacuum everything a few times a week. Items that need vacuuming include all linen items such as under-mattress springs, carpets, curtains, bed mattresses, and upholstered furniture. You’ll also need to vacuum “hard” objects like furniture, laminate floors, baseboards, and anything with gaps and cracks.
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Dispose of garbage bags in the vacuum cleaner properly. Remove the trash bag from the machine and put it in a plastic bag. Tie up a plastic bag and throw it outside the house right away. Do not leave garbage bags in the house, or else bed bugs can spread to other areas. [3] X Trusted Source United States Environmental Protection Agency Go to source
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Consider using a steam vacuum cleaner. It is important that the steam vacuum cleaner can reach a temperature of 93°C and produce dry steam. “Slightly dry” is essential, as you probably don’t want things to get wet and allow mold to grow.
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Do not keep items that cannot be salvaged. If there are any items that cannot be saved, you must discard them. Remove all covers on upholstered furniture. Clearly note “bed bug infestation” or “bed bugs” on the item. Make an appointment with the cleaning service to dispose of these items as soon as possible. [4] X Trusted Source United States Environmental Protection Agency Go to source This is to prevent someone from rummaging through your trash cans and accidentally bringing home bed bugs.
Use natural remedies
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Spread fresh or dried eucalyptus, lavender, mint, and rosemary around the house. Most insects and vermin hate the smell of these plants, and bed bugs are no exception. You can use fresh or dried plants. Here are a few ideas on how to use eucalyptus, lavender, mint, and rosemary to repel bed bugs: [5] X Research Sources
- Tie these plants into bundles and hang them in the closet.
- Place small bags of herbs in drawers and linen closets.
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Try some essential oils. The essential oils most effective for killing bed bugs include: citronella, eucalyptus, lavender, mint, and rosemary. Note, if you have pets at home, you should be careful when using tea tree oil because pets can be poisoned. Here are some ways to use essential oils to get rid of bed bugs: [6] X Research Source
- Rub essential oils on the bed frame.
- When washing linens, add a few drops of essential oil to the wash. [7] X Research Sources
- Make a simple spray by adding a few drops of essential oil to a spray bottle with 120 ml of water. Spray onto linens, carpets and fabrics. [8] X Research Sources
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Sprinkle insecticidal diatomite around rooms, walkways, and window sills. Diatomite soil is made from diatoms. The substance comes in powder form, but for bedbugs it’s like broken glass. This powder not only kills bed bugs but also prevents them from entering the house. [9] X Trusted Source United States Environmental Protection Agency Go to source Although insecticidal diatomite is considered safe for humans and animals, it should be avoided ingesting or inhaling.
- Avoid using food grade diatomite soil. This type has too fine particles and can be toxic to humans. [10] X Trusted Source United States Environmental Protection Agency Go to source
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Try placing dryer sheets on the mattress. Choose 8-10 pieces of scented paper to dry your clothes and place them between the mattress and bed cover. Place another 8-10 pieces of scented paper on the mattress underneath the sheets. The strong scent of the clothes dryer will keep the bed bugs away. [11] X Research Source
- You can tuck a piece or two of scented paper into your pillowcase, drawers, and linen closet.
- Bed bugs seem to particularly hate the smell of lavender. Consider using a laundry scented dryer sheet with a lavender scent.
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Buy waterproof mattress covers and pillowcases. This particular type does not have seams and other nooks and crannies for bed bugs to hide in. [12] X Research Source They can prevent bed bugs from getting into pillows and mattresses, and are also easy to wash [13] X Research Source
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Buy an isolating bowl and place it under the four legs of the bed. These bowls will prevent bed bugs from crawling onto the bed. [14] X Research Source If you can’t buy this type of bowl, you can use a plastic bowl or plate instead. Pour soapy water into the bowl to drown out any cheeky bed bugs that crawl onto the bed. [15] X Research Source
Advice
- Do not bring items from infested rooms into other rooms. This can help control and prevent bed bugs from spreading.
- If you need to move anything out of an infested room, place it in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid first. This can help control and prevent bed bugs from spreading.
- Continue eradication measures even when bedbugs are gone. You should apply these methods for another month or two. That’s because bedbug eggs may still be around in the house and will hatch even after the adult bed bugs have been eliminated.
Warning
- Tea tree oil is effective at repelling bed bugs but is harmful to cats and dogs. Avoid using tea tree oil in areas frequented by pets. [16] X Research Source
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This article was co-written by Kevin Carrillo. Kevin Carrillo is a pest control specialist and senior project manager at MMPC, a certified minority-owned pest control and services business based in New York. MMPC is certified to a set of industry-leading standards, including the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), QualityPro, GreenPro, and the New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA). MMPC’s work has been featured on CNN, NPR and ABC News channels.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 15,032 times.
Getting rid of bed bugs is no easy task. The best way to handle them is to use chemicals. Unfortunately, this method is not always applicable. This could be due to allergies, pregnancy, pets or young children. Fortunately, bed bugs can be eliminated in a more natural way and without the need for chemicals. This includes cleaning and preventive measures, plus you can use natural products like essential oils.
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